A new film studio worth £10m could be build in Belfast Harbour, it has been revealed.

Plans are in motion by Belfast Harbour for a studio to be built in the 2,000 acre site to help boost the country's flourishing movie industry.

The new studio, which could also include office accommodation and 'ancillary space', is understood to be worth £10m and would take eight months to construct.

It has been reported by the Belfast Telegraph that fresh tenders have been issued to find contractors to build at least one 40,000sq ft development with a 'potential 20,000 sq ft extension'.

A spokesperson for Belfast Harbour told the Belfast Telegraph: "Given the success of Northern Ireland as a film and television production destination there is significant demand to enhance the amount of studio space available in Belfast.

"Belfast Harbour is looking at a number of options to support this successful industry and the wider economy as a whole."

It comes after plans to turn the North Foreshore into a film studio for NI Screen were revealed last month.